Sitt Violin Etudes Appraisal

Hans Sitt - 20 Etudes for Violin, Op. 31, Book III

This item is a piece of antique sheet music titled "20 Etudes for Violin with Changes of Position" by Hans Sitt, designated as Op. 31, Book III. It is part of the "Edition Wood." The cover page is made of aged paper, exhibiting a consistent, light-brown patina indicative of its age. The paper shows signs of wear around the edges and corners, including some minor tears and creases. There is a vertical fold line down the center, suggesting it was likely folded for storage. The text is printed in black ink with various font styles, including a large, bold font for the composer's name, "HANS SITT." A decorative border frames the title information on the cover. The publisher information is clearly printed at the bottom: "Fred. C. Meyer & Co., 1219 Arch Street, Philadelphia Pa." The price of "75 Cents" is printed in the upper right corner. The overall condition is consistent with significant age and use. There are no visible rips or major damage documented here beyond the expected wear for a paper item of this age. No internal pages are visible to assess their condition or content.